[IRCA] Radio Heritage Feature - Blue Hawaii

[Geralyn Hollerman <lynnhollerman@xxxxxxxxx>]

For anyone interested:
---
____________________________
Elvis, Blue Hawaii and
Hawaii Radio Dial 1961
____________________________ 


It's 50 years ago that a young Elvis Presley recorded the sound track
for his movie 'Blue Hawaii' that was released later that year, and
the Radio Heritage Foundation has released a new feature celebrating
the connections between Elvis, his music and the Hawaiian Radio Dial
in 1961. 

Along with colorful Hawaiian adverts from the era, this new feature
at www.radioheritage.com takes a look at events taking place in
Hawaii in 1961, and brings together a rich array of content about the
complete Hawaiian radio broadcasting scene at the time.

Drawing on its own collections of Hawaiian radio material, the Radio
Heritage Foundation has succeeded in bringing to life many aspects of
Hawaiian broadcasting from that period.

Station artwork, letters and cards from any of the broadcasters
involved, including original station owners, all form a unique
introduction to the Hawaiian radio dial at the same time as Elvis
Presley was performing to raise funds for the Pacific War Memorial
and filming the movie 'Blue Hawaii'.

This new feature is in addition to the very popular Art of Radio
Hawaii Exhibition which has been running at www.radioheritage.com for
several years and together, the two features are a must see for
anyone interested in how art, music and radio have collided in the
islands.

If you have your own memories, memorabilia and more you'd like to
share about Hawaiian radio then the Radio Heritage Foundation wants
to hear from you.

It may be some old photos, booklets, newspaper or magazine articles
or even some recordings. Memories of listening to Hawaiian radio over
the years are also important and wanted because they help people
understand the important role played by Hawaiian radio over
several generations.

The Radio Heritage Foundation is a registered non-profit organization
connecting popular culture nostalgia and radio heritage across the
Pacific and its website is www.radioheritage.com. Donations towards
its operational costs through becoming a supporter in 2011 are
welcomed.
---

Lynn.

Lafayette, LA

Check out the IRCA web site at http://www.ircaonline.org
_______________________________________________
IRCA mailing list
IRCA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca

Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers

For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org

To Post a message: irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx